5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates
Builders knew how to keep people cool in hot, dry climates thousands of years ago. It’s time to get that knowledge back.
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~8 min
Builders knew how to keep people cool in hot, dry climates thousands of years ago. It’s time to get that knowledge back.
Builders knew how to keep people cool in hot, dry climates thousands of years ago. It’s time to get that knowledge back.
As summer temperatures rise, finding ways to build cities that don’t hold in the heat and can provide some cooling is increasingly important.
Older adults face greater health risks from extreme heat for several reasons, including their medications..
Older adults face greater health risks from extreme heat for several reasons, including their medications..
Older adults face greater health risks from extreme heat for several reasons. Communities can save lives by starting to make changes now.
When you’re running late in the winter, you don’t want to have to spend time scraping frost off your windshield. Try some expert-recommended techniques instead.
In the first commitment of its kind, 63 countries promised to slash emissions from cooling and refrigeration.
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People aren’t the only ones harmed by heat waves. The hotter it gets, the harder it is for machines to keep their cool.
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